Career Coach

Purpose This Career Consultant/Coach position will join the Career Education and Coaching team within McCombs Career Management & Corporate Relations (CMCR). The primary goal is to provide one‑on‑one career coaching, targeted career programming/resources, and career education to a variety of McCombs students. Responsibilities Career Consulting Provide one‑on‑one career coaching and small group advising on resumes, interviews, career strategy, networking, and salary negotiation. Stay abreast of best practices and trends for specific industries/functional areas. Serve as a liaison to faculty and staff relevant to student caseload. Track student progress and employability, conduct outreach, and collect internship and post‑graduation employment data. Career Education: Teaching & Resource Development Collaborate with the Career Education & Coaching team to continually develop career education strategy, content, pedagogy, and mode of delivery to meet evolving students’ learning needs and to prepare students for a constantly evolving marketplace. Coordinate and execute caseload‑specific career curriculum, customized to core student population. Create relevant digital content for online channels (i.e., websites) and maintain online resources. Explore and define opportunities for expanding remote/online delivery capabilities. Participate in appropriate professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices and trends in recruiting and career advising. Request programming funds and submit requests through McCombs Intranet System for events, room reservations, purchase orders, contracts, etc. and adhere to UT and McCombs policies and procedures. Career Programming & Engagement Collaborate with the Employer Engagement & Special Events team to develop and execute new programming, panels, and recruiting events preparing students for the changing labor market. Participate in appropriate professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices and trends in recruiting and career advising. Request programming funds and submit requests through McCombs Intranet System for events, room reservations, purchase orders, contracts, etc. and adhere to UT and McCombs policies and procedures. Project/Program Management Collaborate with members of the Career Education and Coaching, Employer Engagement, and other teams in the Program Office(s) to coordinate schedules, calendars, events, and opportunities to build relationships with employers, alumni, and current students. Oversee 1 or more major projects individually or in partnership with other team members. Major projects may include: Coordination of career curriculum Management of international student career engagement Tracking of employment data and statistical analysis Management of communication strategy Management of under‑represented student pre‑matriculation career prep Curation of digital content and resources to asynchronously support students Sourcing, onboarding, and management of part‑time student workers or industry career consultants Marginal/Incidental Functions Other related functions as assigned. Required Qualifications Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Master’s degree in business, education, counseling, or related field 4 years’ work experience in corporate functions (e.g., finance, consulting, marketing, operations) or relevant experience in career coaching/advising, outplacement, recruiting for these industries Strong customer focus (ability to listen attentively to students and other internal and external stakeholders to understand and respond positively to their requests) is required An interest in supporting students navigating career transitions with confidence and clarity, helping them manage stress and career uncertainties An entrepreneurial orientation, proven track record of taking initiative and making things happen (i.e., self‑starter) Exceptional resume writing, interviewing and job search skills Demonstrated project management abilities, interpersonal skills, and excellence in oral and written communication Strong organizational work skills, defining tasks, prioritizing assignments, and following through on all projects independently Must be able to develop effective presentations and speak confidently to large audiences Demonstrated ability to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative team environment Highly proficient with web‑based resources, spreadsheet and presentation software required (MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel) Preferred Qualifications Familiarity and experience with distance learning methods and technologies Experience supporting students with F‑1 student visas Extensive knowledge of job search skills and recruiting processes for technology, financial services, or consulting industries in a core function (e.g., recruiting/sourcing, finance, strategy, product management/marketing, operations) Deep knowledge of career fields within business education (specifically within Finance Services, Consulting, Technology, CPG, Retail, Manufacturing, Transportation) Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective rapport with students, alumni, and recruiters Proficiency with pivot tables in Excel for data analysis Demonstrated knowledge of job search and process management Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems, Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas) and/or 12Twenty is a plus Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and/or other remote communication technologies, including leading large group presentations with students, members of the organization, and external guests Salary Range $60,000 + depending on qualifications #J-18808-Ljbffr NACEWeb